FORT MYERS — The Red Sox made their first cuts of spring on Tuesday, sending six players to minor league camp, including top prospect Rafael Devers and important pitching depth pieces Henry Owens and Brian Johnson.
Johnson, Owens and righty Brandon Workman were technically optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket, while Devers, outfielder Junior Lake and catcher Jordan Procyshen were reassigned to minor league camp. The difference is because the pitchers were on the 40-man roster, while the hitters were not.
Owens has been abysmal this spring, going 0-3 with 12 walks, 13 hits and 13 earned runs allowed in 7-1/3 innings.